Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mater Dei Monarchs (Santa Ana, CA) and the host Sage Hill Lightning (Newport Beach, CA), saw Mater Dei's basketball squad knock off Sage Hill by a tally of 62-50.

With the victory, Mater Dei improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Monarchs host San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, CA) to play the Stallions in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 16. The Stallions come into the challenge with a record of 18-3. San Juan Hills won 68-45 in their recent league challenge against Aliso Niguel (Aliso Viejo, CA)

Next up, the Lightning play the Santiago Sharks (Corona, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 16. Sage Hill will attempt to improve on its 13-7 season record. The Sharks come into the challenge with a 14-7 record after their 69-48 non-league loss to Windward (Los Angeles, CA).